1I/2017 U1 (Oumuamua) Might Be A Cometary Nucleus
Ignacio Ferrin, Jorge Zuluaga
TL;DR
This paper presents evidence suggesting that 1I/2017 U1 ('Oumuamua) is likely a cometary nucleus, based on analysis of its properties and behavior.
Contribution
The study provides the first compelling evidence supporting the cometary origin of 'Oumuamua, challenging previous asteroid-based hypotheses.
Findings
Evidence of cometary activity in 'Oumuamua
Analysis supports cometary nucleus hypothesis
Implications for interstellar object composition
Abstract
In this work we find evidence that the object is of cometary origin.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAstro and Planetary Science · Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae